THE WHITE HORSE SHOW TRUST LIMITED

Registered charity 1151533 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The company shall hold the income of The White Horse Show and any other income or property received, for thegeneral charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of the three villages of Uffington, Baulking andWoolstone. The Trustees assess applications from and provide support, in the form of grants, to worthy community projects.

Objects

THE WORDING OF THE OBJECTS REMAINS UNCHANGED: "THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISHES."HOWEVER, WE WOULD LIKE TO AMEND THE MEANING OF 'THE PARISHES' REFERRED TO IN SECTION 1.2 OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT TO INCLUDE THE CIVIL PARISH OF KINGSTON LISLE.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£72k
Latest spending
£54k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £182,185, with a net income of £16,338 generated from trading and investment activities. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to cover operational expenditure and buffer against event cancellation or poor turnout, noting that current levels are sufficient for these purposes. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 79.3% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“The 2025 White Horse Show generated income of £68,398 (2024: £65,728) and associated expenditure was £54,238 (2024: £51,757)” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: G F Ward is also a trustee of both the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall Community Association and the Uffington Museum Trust. During the year, the charity made grants of £105 and £500 respectively to the same.
“G F Ward is also a trustee of both the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall Community Association and the Uffington Museum Trust. During the year, the charity made grants of £105 and £500 respectively to the same.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£72k£54k
31/12/2024£70k£84k
31/12/2023£82k£59k
31/12/2022£108k£58k
31/12/2021£0£10k

Common questions

Is THE WHITE HORSE SHOW TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £182,185, with a net income of £16,338 generated from trading and investment activities. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to cover operational expenditure and buffer against event cancellation or poor turnout, noting that current levels are sufficient for these purposes. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.